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Practical Geology

Practical Geology

2022Ended1 Season24 EpisodesTMDB

Taught by Professor James F. P. Cotter of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the fundamentals of field geology. You learn the basics of rocks, minerals, and landforms, and how to apply this knowledge to read an outcrop, find and prepare fossils, assess soil and groundwater, prospect for gems and ore, and much more.

Season 1 · Episode 22

Hunting Gold and Other Valuable Minerals

Jul 22, 2022·32m

Mining is one of the oldest and most important applications of practical geology. Find out how metals are classified and how most are associated with igneous and metamorphic deposits. Some metals, like gold, can be mined in a pure—"native”—state that requires little processing. Discover how and where to go prospecting for gold, using the panning process perfected by the Forty-Niners in California.

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When did Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 22 air?

Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 22 aired on July 22, 2022.

How long is Practical Geology Season 1 Episode 22?

This episode runs for approximately 32 minutes.

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